May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

Did you know the month of May is designated National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? In 1983, President Ronald Reagan encouraged Americans to incorporate more activity into their lives, and the reminder is even more significant in this day and age, as kids everywhere are distracted more and more by television, social networking and video games. Kids living an active lifestyle can improve their health, productivity and overall well-being, and best of all? It doesn’t have to take a lot of time!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has provided these public health guidelines for your convenience. The guidelines call for children and teens to exercise for at least one hour each day of moderate intensity physical activity (such as playing sports or brisk walking) or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity (jogging, dancing and jumping rope).

At Lach Orthodontic Specialists, we always encourage our patients to stay fit by exercising or participating in sports. However, we want to remind you to always wear a mouth guard or other forms of facial protection when playing sports. To learn more about how often your child should exercise, we recommend you check out this series of helpful articles about kids and exercise, courtesy of our friends at KidsHealth.org.

Invisalign® Tips, from Lach Orthodontic Specialists

Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Dr. Lach wants you to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.
2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.
3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Lach Orthodontic Specialists, give us a call!

A Patient Describes the Fun, Welcome Environment at Lach Orthodontic Specialists

We have been interviewing a few of our patients, and asking them about their experience with treatment at our office so far. This patient describes the welcoming atmosphere and the enjoyable experience so far working with Dr. Lach and the Lach Orthodontic Specialists. Do you have a story to share about your treatment with us? Leave a comment on this blog, or write one on our Facebook page!

--Lach Orthodontic Specialists, orthodontics in Orlando and Oveido, FL

Dr. Lach at the Orlando Magic Playoff Game

Dr. Lach recently attended the Orlando Magic playoff basketball game at the Amway Arena in Orlando, FL, and this photo is of him with the Orlando Magic cheerleaders and some of the Orlando Magic staff as well!

Kind Words From Alexis, 2009 Miss Mexico Florida 2009

Above is a photo we received from a former patient at Lach Orthodontic Specialists, Alexis Soto, Miss Mexico Florida 2009. Take a look at the letter she sent along with the photo below!

Dr. Lach,

Words cannot express my heartfelt appreciation for all your support that you have given me; the opportunity to make my dreams come true. With your kind words you give me the motivation to keep going and never giving up on my goals I wish to achieve. I thank you for giving me the confidence to appear in front of others on a daily basis feeling confident about myself, knowing that now I don't have to be shy and hide. I now have that radiance that allows me to smile to everyone and anyone as I am on stage; it's the most tremendous feeling in the world. You are a great inspiration to me because you have brought forth change in not just my life, but others as well. My achievements have been possible because of the support from the Lach Orthodontics family, and I enjoy sharing my joy with each and every member. I wish to work closely with you all, and spread word of just how incredibly you have impacted my life!

With Much love,

Alexis Soto

Video Patient Testimonials at Lach Orthodontics

If you've been on our Facebook Fan Page recently, you might have noticed that we have posted several patient testimonial videos! We love to interview our patients on their experience with orthodontic treatment, and with the team at Lach Orthodontic Specialists. Check out the testimonials, and share them with a friend! If you'd like to be in one of these fun videos, let us know at your next appointment!

This April, play it safe! From Lach Orthodontic Specialists

April, also known as National Facial Protection Month, is upon us, and for Dr. Lach and our team at Lach Orthodontic Specialists, that only means one thing: it’s once again time to remind our dear patients to protect their faces and pearly whites. Above is a helpful video from our friends at the AAO about staying safe on the ball field this spring.

We hope the above video helps. Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of the tips offered in the video, please contact us. And remember to have fun and stay safe!